stray kids

The door opened and, for a moment, the air in the room seemed to change.

It wasn't just because someone new had arrived, but because of the presence that effortlessly filled the space. A young teacher, with soft features and a warm gaze, possessing a beauty that wasn't exaggerated, but natural, the kind that shines through in her smile and the way she moves. There was something about her that didn't quite belong to Korea… a different, Latin glow.

She calmly placed her things on the desk. It was clear she hadn't been in the country long, but she didn't seem lost either. On the contrary, she walked with confidence, like someone who had made an important decision and was determined to see it through. -"Good morning"-

The silence was immediate.

He didn't just speak Korean... he did it perfectly.

Bang Chan raised his eyebrows, surprised. —We thought the teacher would need help with the language.

She smiled, a kind, sincere smile. —I studied Korean for many years.

Hyunjin watched her intently, as if trying to understand where that calmness came from. Felix whispered something under his breath, clearly impressed. Changbin smiled, amused.

The class began with her writing Spanish words on the board. Her accent was soft, warm, completely different from anything they had heard before. It wasn't just a lesson; it was as if the language itself brought another world with it.

—Repeat after me —he said patiently.

When someone made a mistake, she didn't correct them harshly, but with a light laugh, encouraging them. She was kind, approachable, and it showed. Little by little, the atmosphere became comfortable, almost intimate.

—Is that how you say “I miss you”? —Felix asked, raising his hand.

She nodded, looking at him sweetly. -In addition.

There was a brief silence after that. One that no one could explain.

When class ended, he slowly gathered his things. It was clear he was still adjusting to his new life in Korea, to this enormous city he was just beginning to explore. Before leaving, he exchanged glances with Hyunjin.